Faculty at Breckenridge and Dillon

Highly qualified and talented faculty enjoy teaching at CMC and living in Summit County and surrounding areas

SHARON AGUIAR holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California at Santa Barbara and an M.A. in Multicultural, Bilingual and ESL Education from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Sharon has taught English to speakers of other languages abroad and in Summit School District for eleven years before becoming a full-time Associate Professor at CMC.

SUSAN ANDREWS has a B.S. in Accounting and Business Administration and a minor in Computer Science from Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI. Her most resent position was at North pointe Bank where she served as Vice President and Controller for 10 years. Prior to that she was the controller for a manufacturing company specializing in producing cables for the automotive and furniture industries.

KATHY ANZELMO has a B.S. in Science education and a Master of Arts in Science Teaching, both from University of New Orleans. She originally taught at two high schools and then moved on to being a biology instructor at the University of New Orleans and also Loyola University.

JENNIFER ARIAS has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Colorado State University, a Masters in Education from Harvard University, and an M.A. in Mathematics from the University of Northern Colorado. She has taught mathematics in Summit School District since 1992.

ALLEN BACHER, BSBA from George Mason University and an MBA from Lindenwood University, is a former senior level corporate executive with international experience with an industry dominant company. Over 10 years prior adjunct (with MBA level) experience, holds RE and Insurance industry licenses. He has owned and operated four previous companies, has, as well, thirty years’ experience in businesses acquisitions, development, divestitures, mergers, start-ups, and valuations.

JEN BARCHERS holds a B.A. in Kinesiology from Western State College and an M.A. in Global Humanities from the University of Denver. She is working on her PhD at Saybrook University.

KRISSY BARRETT has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agribusiness from University of Idaho as well as and Master’s in Environmental Science, also from the University of Idaho. She has nearly 20 years of experience working as a consultant in the environmental industry in numerous, diverse disciplines including waste management, air pollution, energy conservation, pollution prevention, recycling, sustainable building design, health and safety and adult learning. Teaching at the college level is her new-found passion.

JOSH BLANCHARD holds a B.A. from the University of Texas at Dallas and an M.H. from the University of Colorado at Denver. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Lake Dillon Theater in Dillon, CO.

WILLIAM BLAIR holds a M.S. in Finance from University of Denver.

ADRIENNE BOLAND holds an M.S. in Sustainability Science and a B.S. in Conservation Social Science and Outdoor Recreation Leadership from the University of Idaho. She enjoys teaching students of all ages and encouraging hands on and experiential learning. Her teaching experience lies in outdoor and environmental education including skiing and snowboarding as well as yoga. When she is not enlightening minds she spends her time enjoying the outdoors and adventuring to new places to further her own knowledge of the world.NANCY BRANCA has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth and holds a degree in Art Education from the Massachusetts College of Art. She is an accomplished painter and also teaches at Peak School in Breckenridge. Nancy began teaching at the CMC Timberline Campus in 1998 and transferred to the Breckenridge Campus in 2008.

JEFFREY R. BURNS is an attorney with over 25 years of experience; he holds a B.A. from University of Massachusetts and earned his J.D. from Washington College of Law, The American University. He is a member of Colorado and Continental Divide Bar Associations; Colorado Trial Lawyers Association; American Association of Justice; National Ski Patrol Systems, Inc., former Legal Counsel for Rocky Mountain Division; Colorado Bar Association Family Law Section and Litigation Section, Colorado Collaborative Law Professionals and International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. He is also a ski patroller with over 20 years of experience.

ROBERT CARTELLI holds an M.S. in Strategic Technology Management from Marlboro College in Brattleboro, Vermont. He has a strong e-business background and previous teaching experience at Champlain College where he was responsible for overseeing the development and teaching of e-business courses in the College’s eBusiness and eCommerce program. While at Champlain College, Mr. Cartelli oversaw the use of Coretomic’s Colligo Net program by 200+ students. He is currently a consulting partner with Coretomic, Inc.in S. Burlington, Vermont. He teaches a Management Information System course for MBA students in the Middle East and India for the University of Wales. He recently completed his Ph.D. coursework with Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Rob considers himself a lifelong ski bum and skis 200+days per year.

ANNE CHAPMAN holds an M.A. in Education from Appalachian State University and has taught math in the Summit School District. She has been teaching at CMC since 2003.

KEVIN CLARKE, J.D. has been the Director of Summit Campus Culinary Institute at Keystone since 1999.He holds an A.A.S. in Culinary Arts from Colorado Mountain College and a B.S. and J.D. from the University of Colorado at Boulder. His fifteen year culinary industry work experience includes Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine at Keystone’s Ski Tip Lodge. He is a member of the American Culinary Federation. Kevin works closely with the local high school and coaches the SHS Prostart Culinary Competition Team. He also coaches CMC’s culinary apprentice competition team. In 2004 he was honored as the Summit Education Alliance “Friend of Education.” Other awards include Outstanding CMC Alumni and Summit Campus full-time faculty of the year. Kevin and his wife Claire along with their daughters are active members of the local horse community.

KELLY CORBIN holds a Wilderness EMT-Basic through CMC and has worked as a professional river guide and trainer for 14 years. She is a nationally registered EMT-Basic, holds Intravenous Therapy certification and is a CPR instructor.

CHRISTINA DAVIS holds a B.A. in Fine Arts from the University of Arizona. She has a wide range of experience in the classroom as well as design and freelance work for the business sector.

JEREMY DEEM holds a M.A. in History from Colorado State University and is working on a doctorate in education through University of Northern Colorado. He taught for the Colorado Outward Bound for 7 years, and has 20 years experience raft guiding, rock climbing, canyoneering as well as multi-day & international guiding experience. He teaches Outdoor Education, History, Sustainability, and EMS courses for CMC; and helps to manage OUT, WEMS, and STEM programs.

LYNN DONOVAN holds a B.S. from Colorado State University in Political Science with a music performance minor. She has a background in English & Literature and has worked in the Learning Lab since 2003.

EMILY EDWARDS received a B.A. and M.A. in Environmental, Population, and Organismic Biology and then changed careers and received an M.S. in Business Administration – Accounting, all from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She started her career by establishing a clinical research center at CU and is now a Certified Public Accountant with her own tax and accounting firm in Frisco.

COOKE FISHER received a Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction in 1986 from the University of Denver. Cooke’s career has varied from special education teacher, to real estate investor, yoga entrepreneur and inventor of the yogasizer power pyramid.

ERIC FISHER holds a Juris Doctorate from American University.

DARCY FLORA holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Minnesota and a B.S. and B.A. in Biological Chemistry and Chemistry, respectively, from the University of Chicago. Her expertise is in drug metabolism, molecular and clinical pharmacology, pharmacogenetics and pharmacokinetics.

HANA FOREST studied at Masaryk University Brno, the Czech Republic. She holds an M.A. in English, a M.S. in Mathematics and a B.A. in Finance. She has worked with CMC since 2002.

EMILY GALVIN has a BA in Bilingual Elementary Education with an ESL endorsement from the University of Arizona and a Master’s Degree in ECE from the University of Phoenix. She has been teaching ESL, GED, Elementary grades and Spanish since 1987 and is currently teaching First grade in a dual language immersion school for Summit School District.

KYLE HAGADORN has taught whitewater kayaking courses since he was in high school, and was a sponsored whitewater paddler. He’s also worked on Arapaho Basin Ski Patrol for ten years, and has worked in CMC’s River and WEMS programs since 2012.

MONIQUE HAVERKORN is a Colorado certified ELA teacher. She earned her first TESOL certificate from Oxford House College in London, England. She earned her second Master’s Degree in the TESL graduate program at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte in May 2006.

JESSICA HOOVER holds a M.A. in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development from American University.

PHIL HUFF holds a B.A. from Emory and Henry College. He is a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)and Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI). He has ten years public school teaching experience. Phil is currently involved as a provider of Internet Technology Systems including computer software and hardware vending.

BARBARA JACKMAN holds a B.S. in Special Education and an M.S. in Early Childhood Education from the University of Wisconsin -Eau Claire. Barbara has worked in the early childhood field for twenty years and is currently working as a consultant. Her two major focus areas are early childhood teaching training/mentoring and mental health in early childhood.

BÉNÉDICTE JEANSON holds an M.S. in Mathematics from Florida Atlantic University and a B.A. in Business. She has eighteen years community college experience in teaching mathematics, facilitating challenge/rope courses, and academic advising.

KRISTAN JOHNSON has a Master’s Degree from UC Berkeley in Educating Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students and a Fellowship in Early Childhood Leadership. She has completed initial doctoral work in Educational Equity and serves as Instructional Chair on the CMC Summit Campus.

KATE KIESLER graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a degree in Illustration and subsequently illustrated over twenty books for children before pursuing painting full-time. Inspired largely by the landscape, Kate spends most days painting in the mountainous environment of Summit County.

JANE KOERNER holds an MS in English and Literature from Utah State University and a BA in English and History from Colorado College. After teaching for many years in Utah, she joined the CMC English department in the Fall, 2012.

JEAN KRAMLICH holds an M.S. in Counselor Education and a B.S. in Human Services from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Jean has worked in higher education/student development since 1988 and is currently the Student Development Counselor at CMC-Breckenridge.

JUSTIN KRUL has a B.S. in Biology and a Master of Science in Biology, both from Saint Louis University.

KAREN LAPIDES holds a B.S. in Human Psychology/Kinesiology from C.U. Boulder. Karen is a Wilderness EMT and paramedic for the Breckenridge Ski Patrol and Estes Park Medical Center. She has over 15 years experience as a mountaineering instructor and course director for the Colorado Outward Bound School. An EMS adjunct faculty at CMC, Summit Campus, she enjoys ski mountaineering, trail running, and rock climbing in her spare time.

MORGAN LIDDICK holds an M.A. in History from California State University and a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Washington. He has been a Public Information specialist with over twenty-five years of U.S. and international experience.

GARY LINDSTROM is a former county commissioner and Colorado state legislator. He received his Master’s in Human Communication from the University of Northern Colorado and his Bachelor’s in Human Resources from Colorado Christian. Gary has taught for CMC since 2001.

MATT LIT is an award-winning professional photographer specializing in People & Dogs. His fine art photography is recognized internationally in exhibitions and competitions, including the International Black & White Spider Awards, the Center for Fine Art Photography, the Colorado Council on the Arts, Denver International Airport, and many other galleries. His wedding photojournalism and dog photography also receive awards.

KIERSTEN ROBERTS MACREERY holds a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Humanities from Michigan State University. She has been teaching ESL at CMC since 2001.

VICKY MAYFIELD holds an M.A. in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and an M.A. in Education (emphasis in math-education and research methodology) from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She has over 20 years of math teaching experience from Junior High through College level and has been teaching at the Community College level since 2010.

KRISTY McCLAIN holds an M.A. in English Literature from Iowa State University. She is currently a full-time instructor at Summit High School. Kristy began teaching at CMC in 2007.

MISTY McMILLIAN holds an M.A. in Communication Consultancy and a B.A. in Speech Communication from Oklahoma State University. She has worked as a workshop facilitator and instructor in Speech Communication.

DIANE MERRALL has a B.S. in Secondary Education, Biology from Wright State University and an MBA with a concentration in Technology and Innovation from the University of Akron. She has taught Chemistry and Physical Science at the high school level and Marketing, Management, and Computer Science at the college level.

DREW MIKITA N.C.C. holds an M.Ed. in Rehabilitation and Community Counseling. He opened a private practice in Summit County in the fall of 2007. Drew began teaching at CMC in January 2008.

KARIN MITCHELL holds a B.A. in Education from St. Louis University and is finishing a M.A. in Writing at Regis University. Karin taught Special Education for 5 years. She is a published poet and will be releasing her first fiction novel in 2014. She spends lots of time playing in the dirt and snow with her husband and two boys.

PATRICIA MOORE holds a Doctor of Ministry from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, a M. Div. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a B.S. in Recreation with a second major in Driver and Traffic Safety Education from Appalachian State University. She has been leading worship at the Breckenridge Ski Area since 1991. Pat has been teaching guitar at the Summit Campus since 2002.

JOYCE DEVLIN MOSHER holds a Ph.D. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Literature and Criticism, an M.A. in Language and Communication from Regis University and a B.A. in Comparative Literature from Penn State. Joyce has been teaching at the Summit Campus for over thirty years. Joyce recently completed her doctoral thesis on college writing and reading theory and practice.

CESAR MUNOZ holds a B.A. in Art from Dartmouth College, and has studied screenwriting at the University of California. He has a secondary teaching certificate for foreign language from Southern Utah University and has taught Spanish for CMC since 2000.

JUDY NORTON has taught dance for nearly 20 years. Her eclectic background comes from training with members of the David Taylor Dance Theater, Ririe Woodbury Dance Theater, Joffery Ballet, Pilobolus and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

TEENA OFSOWITZ has a B.A. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She has taught pre-school & kindergarten for four years at Playhouse Kindergarten in San Antonio, a private institution.

MARIE ORLIN holds an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Assessment and a B.S. in Elementary Education. She owns a web design and graphic art business. She has operated a consulting business in Summit County since 1998. Classes taught at CMC including the Adobe CS series (Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator and Fireworks), MS Office, web design and others beginning in 2003.

BILL PAINTER holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Colorado State University and an M.S. and B.S. in Zoology from Clemson University. He has taught at both Indian Hills Community College in Centerville, Iowa, and at Front Range Community College in Fort Collins.

MARK PALZ earned his MFA in Creative Writing and Literature from Bennington College. He continues to write and teaches fly fishing and composition with CMC.

LAURA PLESS holds an M.A. in Liberal Arts and Education from Regis University and a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She holds a teaching certificate for K-12 from the University of Alaska at Fairbanks, and is certified as a Developmental Education Specialist from the Kellogg Institute. Laura is the Associate Professor of Developmental Studies and has taught for Colorado Mountain College since 1991.

JUSTIN POLLACK holds an N.D. from Bastyr University, was a resident and adjunct clinical faculty at NCNM in Portland, OR and holds a B.A. from the Evergreen State College. Dr. Pollack is co-owner/director of the Mountain-River Naturopathic Clinic in Frisco.

CLINTON RIDDELL holds a B.S. in Neuroscience and an M.S. in Biological Sciences from Ohio University. He has three years of experience teaching Human Neuroscience, Biological Sciences, and Human Physiology to both undergraduate and graduate students. He also has four years of experience working in NIH funded laboratories. Additionally, Clint has experience working at the interface of business and technology. For two years he worked as a consultant for Tech Growth, Ohio helping faculty of Ohio University commercialize their inventions and form start-ups. He later went on to Co-found Molecular Technologies Laboratories in Athens, Ohio with one of his clients.

MARIANO RODRIGUEZ is originally from Argentina and lived in Spain for 10 years. He earned his BA in Language and Literacy in Spain and is working toward his Master’s in Spanish Language. He also works in the dual immersion program at Dillon Valley elementary and the Summit Middle School and teaches private Spanish language classes.

LEAH ROGIN-ROPER holds a MA in literature from Northern Arizona University, an MFA in creative writing from Naropa University, and a BA in English from Western State College. She began with an AA from Colorado Mountain College, so she knows how it feels to be on both sides of the community college classroom. Leah enjoys snowboarding, hiking, reading, and writing. She lives in the mountains west of Denver with her husband, daughter, and dog.

ELIZABETH ROUSH holds a M.A. in curriculum and Instruction from University of Denver.

ABIGAIL RUBY holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Iowa and a Masters in Humanities and Social Thought from New York University. She has worked extensively with interdisciplinary issues of gender and sport. She has also taught Composition classes at Pikes Peak Community College.

ANDREW SCHOENEMAN holds an M.A. in Liberal Studies from Regis University with emphases in Philosophy, Intellectual History, and Literature.

KAT SLAUGHTER earned a Master’s in Applied Philosophy and Ethics and a Bachelor’s in English and Philosophy from Texas State University. She has taught in the Philosophy department at CMC since spring, 2012.

STACY SMITH earned a Master’s in Community Counseling and runs a private counseling business. She is pursuing her PhD in Psychology.

WHITNEY SMITH holds a B.S. in Nutritional Science from Cornell University and an M.S. Interdisciplinary degree in Human Nutrition and Exercise Science from Colorado State University. Whitney is the Director of the Summit County WIC Program. She has practiced as a Registered Dietitian for 7 years and devotes her spare time to her brindle mutt Maggie.

BRIAN TAYLOR holds a B.S. in Outdoor Education from Northland College, Ashland, WI. Brian is a wilderness EMT and paramedic for local agencies. He has over ten years experience as a wilderness guide and outdoor educator. Brian also volunteers with Summit County Rescue Group as a team leader, technical rescue specialist, and is on the avalanche response team. Brian is the EMS Coordinator and Faculty Chair at CMC-Summit.

PETER TAYLOR holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Maryland and a B.A. from George Washington University. Peter’s expertise is in economic forecasting and public policy analysis based on over twenty years experience working as an economist for the U.S. Congress and for the Executive Office of the President. He has been a visiting professor at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Shippensburg University, and Colorado College.

MORGAN THOMPSON is proud to say that she is a Breckenridge, Colorado Native! She graduated with a BA in Human Development and Early Childhood Education in 2005 from The Metropolitan State College of Denver. She went on to finish a MA in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus in Early Childhood Education in 2009. Aside from teaching at the CMC, Breckenridge Campus, she has been the Assistant Director at The Little Red Schoolhouse for 6 years.

BETH THOMPSON received her MA in Humanities from California State University Dominguez Hills and her BA in Humanities from Fort Lewis College in Durango. She has taught in the History department at CMC since spring, 2012.

LISA VENZ has a B.A. in Spanish Language and Literature and an M.A. in Education from the University of Maryland. She has taught and developed Spanish curriculum at Summit School District for nine years. Sheen joys teaching Spanish and its culture to students and continues to tutor in Spanish at all levels.

STEVE VLASS – Executive Chef at Keystone Ranch.

SUSAN VLASS – Executive Pastry Chef at Copper Mountain.

LEANNE M.WIRTA holds an M.A. in Art (drawing and painting emphasis) from California State University at Chico, did postgraduate work in painting at California State University at San Diego, and holds a B.A. in Studio Art (drawing and painting emphasis) from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Leanne has taught as an adjunct faculty member for CMC for more than ten years.

MICHELLE WOODS-PENNISI holds a B.F.A. with an emphasis in ceramics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She furthered her education by attending Utah State University and participating in multiple residencies.

JOANNE YANTZ holds a Masters in the Art of Teaching (MAT) from Marygrove College in Detroit, a B.A. in English and a B.A. in Elementary Education from Kean University in Union, New Jersey. Her public school teaching experience includes a position as Writing Content Specialist in Hillsboro Township Public Schools.